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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Alternate Names : PTSD, Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of PTSD begins with a medical history and physical exam. PTSD is diagnosed based on a person's symptoms. In addition, a major, extreme event must have taken place.


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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 08/20/01



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